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Annamalai University vs Central University of Gujarat

A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Central University of Gujarat in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, both offering MBA / PGDM, M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailAnnamalai UniversityCentral University of Gujarat
TypeGovernmentGovernment
LocationChidambaram, Tamil NaduGandhinagar, Gujarat
Course fee range₹30k – ₹2.2L₹31.5k – ₹72.5k
Highest package₹12 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025#101-150, UniversityNot ranked
Programmes listed96
StreamsScienceArts, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0443U-0126
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websiteannamalaiuniversity.ac.in cug.ac.in

Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check

How they differ

  • Listed course fees start lower at Annamalai University: from ₹30,000, against ₹31,500 at Central University of Gujarat.
  • Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
  • Annamalai University is ranked 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Central University of Gujarat is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Annamalai University is in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Central University of Gujarat is in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, about 1,510 km apart.
  • Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and Central University of Gujarat lists 6; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Annamalai University lists 9 programmes in all and Central University of Gujarat lists 6; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (3)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • M.Sc
  • Ph.D

Only at Annamalai University (5)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • B.Pharm
  • M.Tech

Only at Central University of Gujarat (1)

  • MA

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